Share this Story: Merkel, Putin hold Kremlin talks on anniversary of Navalny poisoningMerkel, Putin hold Kremlin talks on anniversary of Navalny poisoningArticle content MOSCOW — German Chancellor Angela Merkel began talks with President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin on Friday with ties at post-Cold War lows, her final official trip to Russia before she steps down after nearly 16 years. Try refreshing your browser, or Merkel, Putin hold Kremlin talks on anniversary of Navalny poisoning Back to video Friday’s talks coincide with the first anniversary of the poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, an incident that severely strained Russia-Germany ties. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Putin gave Merkel flowers before the talks and said he expected a substantive meeting despite it being a “farewell” visit. The anniversary of the poisoning of Navalny, Putin’s most vocal domestic critic, is likely to loom large at their talks.

Source: National Post August 20, 2021 12:22 UTC